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Colossians
Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. A New Set Of Clothes
Contributed on Jul 17, 2007
Describes the new attributes we begin to put on as believers in Christ
Counseling and leadership materials tell us that we need to sandwich negative information with positive reinforcement. Holy Spirit inspires Paul to do this same thing: foundational statement 3: 1-4(positive); areas of sinfulness that will cripple Christian living 3:5-9 (negative); now moves us ...read more
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2. A Mystery Revealed
Contributed on Jul 17, 2007
An exploration of God’s mystery -- Christ
A mystery revealed Colossians 2: 1-3 Want to understand God’s mystery? 4 important principles: 1. God’s mystery cannot be understood except in the right environment § A place where leaders’ motivation is to struggle for those who fall under their ministry. Struggling is a term from the ...read more
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3. Christianity Centers In Christ
Contributed on Jul 17, 2007
Describes how Christ is the central point to our belief system
Christianity centers in Christ! Colossians 2:16-23 1. Christians follow Christ, not men’s rules. Contexually: Jewish legal system. Not under law…and we’ve never been under it. Make our own rules: Great ones for making rules. Not so good at making them. Florida: The state constitution ...read more
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4. Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be
Contributed on Jul 17, 2007
Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church
Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily ...read more
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5. A Gospel Proclaimed
Contributed on Jul 17, 2007
Introductory material from Colossians leads to an invitation to trust Christ
A Gospel Proclaimed….. Col. 1:22-23 1. The Basis of the Gospel Passion of the Christ ramps up the depiction of The Jesus film – none can really show the horror of the physical destruction. Beating actually part of the crucifixion. Description. Physical agony is necessary for us. Only way ...read more